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Wilyer Abreu Stays Hot Amid Red Sox Struggles, Facing Tough Seattle Rotation Next
Wilyer Abreu is swinging a sizzling bat, hitting .350 with a home run, a stolen base, and five RBIs over his last seven days. His offensive spark is a silver lining for the fifth-place Red Sox, who are currently struggling through a three-game losing streak. Abreu is locked in as the everyday right fielder, keeping his fantasy floor safe with other outfield options like Roman Anthony sidelined on the injured list.
Abreu's hot streak has pushed his actual batting average up to .278 on the year, which sits comfortably above our rest-of-season projection of .250. While his current 1.059 OPS over the last week will experience natural regression, his career tracks suggest his power and speed are quite real. Our models expect him to easily threaten our projection of 18 home runs and eight stolen bases as a solid five-category contributor.
For the remainder of the week, the Red Sox finish up with Toronto before heading to Seattle for four games. Abreu will face some highly challenging matchups on the road, including Seattle's stingy Bryce Miller (1.54 ERA) and Logan Gilbert (3.43 ERA). Despite these tough opposing arms, Abreu's excellent recent form and everyday role make him too productive to bench. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Dominic Canzone is Blistering Hot as He Powers the First-Place Mariners
Dominic Canzone is on an absolute tear, batting .421 with three home runs and six RBIs over his last seven games. He has solidified his spot as the primary designated hitter for the first-place Mariners, who are clinging to a narrow lead in the AL West. With key Seattle outfielders like Randy Arozarena on the injured list and others banged up, Canzone's everyday role is completely secure for the immediate future.
While Canzone's recent tear will inevitably cool down, his overall 2026 breakout is no fluke as he carries a .293 batting average with 11 home runs. Our season models originally projected him for a modest .242 average and seven home runs, but his improved contact rates and elite raw power have unlocked a much higher ceiling. He represents a legitimate mid-season breakout rather than a temporary hot streak.
For the remainder of the week, the Mariners host a series of matchups against Baltimore and Boston. While facing stingy arms like Ranger Suarez (3.21 ERA) and Payton Tolle (3.24 ERA) presents a challenge, Canzone's blistering form makes him near-impossible to bench right now. Ride the hot hand and lock him into your lineups as a high-upside option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
